Management
Why My Generation Isn’t Serving in Government
Blame everything from frustration with the hiring process to pay scales and cynical TV shows about American politics.
Management
EEOC Probes One of its Own Managers After Complaints of Coerced Sex
A manager in the agency’s Miami district office allegedly engaged in quid quo pro sex with employees.
Defense
White House Chaos is Having an Impact on the Ground in Syria, and Beyond
The power struggle at the top of the world’s greatest military power and largest economy has never been more visible than in recent days.
Management
How Senior Executives and Good Government Groups Would Like to Reshape the SES
Proposal stresses training, performance management and reducing the number of political appointees.
Management
Unions Remain Vigilant As Most Agencies Begin Rolling Back Workforce Executive Orders
Several agencies have restored official time and office space for union employees, but a court order’s full impact on labor-management negotiations remains to be seen.
Management
Consumer Bureau Highlights That It Has Taken Enforcement Actions Under Mulvaney
Report also touts a new focus on consumer-friendly innovation.
Management
A Tiny Hole in the Soyuz Spacecraft Could Be a Huge Headache for NASA
Quality control problems with the Soyuz will pile more pressure on the delayed efforts of Boeing and SpaceX to fly astronauts for NASA.
Management
Good Managers Learn to Lift People Up
There is a place for criticism, but it needs to be balanced with positive reinforcement.
Management
OMB Centralizes Agency Reporting of Grant Recipients
The goal is to ease the paperwork burden across government.
Management
Trump Renews Shutdown Threat as Congress Considers Spending Bills
Spending package with provisions on a 2019 pay raise is in conference negotiations between the House and Senate.
Management
Analysis: I Assessed a President's Fitness to Serve—But I Didn't Write an Op-Ed
When my colleague became worried about President Reagan, he took his concerns to the chief of staff—not a newspaper.
Management
Defense Management Chief Reportedly On His Way Out Over Performance Problems
John Gibson was working on reductions in headquarters overhead and largest-ever financial audit.
Management
Who In Government Is Asking ‘What Works?’
There is no single individual at agencies who is tasked with speaking up when what we’re doing isn’t working.
Management
How the U.S. Can Effectively Share Threat Information With Other Nations
A new report draws lessons from U.S. and European experts on how best to build trust and effectiveness in exchanging insight across borders.
Management
Federal Union Accuses VA Official of Illegal Taping of Deliberations
Labor and management had been negotiating over a provision that bars the recording of bargaining discussions.
Management
The Number of Top Career Execs Leaving Government Nearly Doubled in Trump's First Year
HUD and Education saw the highest turnover rates.
Management
How to Learn Absolutely Anything, According to a World Expert
Plus tips for overcoming procrastination and building your memory.
Management
Three Communication Styles That Can Derail Your Career
How not to be your own worst enemy.
Management
Analysis: Bob Woodward's New Book Shows How Broken the Trump Administration Really Is
The revelations indicate a depth of disgust and disrespect between the president and his top aides far more extensive than already known.
Management